A few months ago we did an interview with Girl Surfboard builder Whitney Lang. Staying in touch with new shapers and especially rarities like girl shapers, we decided to do a follow up interview. What we found is Whitney Lang, who will be graduating from college soon, has the spirit of a board [...]

In this video we have Steve discussing board design, how to get into the industry, the difference between Asian imported Surfboards and custom built and the state of the industry at the craftsman level.

I have know the Stack family including Tom for many years. All of the three boys are good surfers and waterman who have over the years… been involved in making surfboards.  A few years ago Tom decided that his home town of Pensacola needed an alternative to the stagnant and overly commercialized surf scene there.
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Jacksonville Florida’s Jim Dunlop is another shaper you might not hear much about if you live on the west coast, but Jim is one of the more versatile shapers in the state of Florida. A well traveled and skilled surfer, he is also one of those shapers who both rides and shapes a variety [...]

There are many surf board builders in the world with varying degrees of talent and attitude. Some have international credentials, some have local credentials and others just love to shape as a hobby. To some it’s a business and others a love. In the case of Allan Gibbons you have a board builder [...]

James Robertson has certainly earned his stripes in the California surf industry the last eighteen years. A gifted surfer and representative for the Lokbox fin company, he is also well known as a great ding repair person and all around craftsman. If you frequent any of he major surf related forums, chances are [...]

Editor: What is your take on the Lazor zap all these years later?
Cheyne: The Lazor Zap is one of the best boards I have ever ridden. It’s super loose, fast, and unpredictable at first. After a few waves they come into there own. Sure, the extra float is good as it stops [...]